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Original ‘Marvellette’ from Inkster is mourned

Georgia Dobbins, 78, a founding mem- formed “Please Mr. Postman” for Gordy, Feb. 5, 1966 and he preceded her in
ber of The Marvelettes and co-writer of he signed the group to Motown in 1961, death on July 4, 1969.
Motown's first No.1 single, “Please Mr. changing their name to The Marvelettes. Known for her big smile and big
Postman,” died Sept. 18 following a car- He also enlisted songwriters Brian heart, she worked at Farmer Jack
diac arrest. Holland, Robert Bateman, and Freddie Supermarket as a cashier for 35 years.
Born Georgia Dobbins on May 8, 1942, Gorman to add finishing touches to the Also, she enjoyed working in the bakery
in Carthage, AR, to the late Arlanders tune. on Paczki Day and the floral department
and Mecile (Watkins) Dobbins, the first “Please Mr. Postman” was released as where she was able to use her gardening
of seven children and the only daughter. a single that August. By the end of the skills. She retired in May of 2006.
Her family moved first to Ypsilanti and year, it had not only topped the R&B In 2005, however, Dobbins had the
then to Inkster. Mrs. Davis discovered charts, but also the Billboard Hot 100. opportunity to tell her story, thanks to
her love for singing at an early age in The song marked the very first No.1 sin- the play Now That I Can Dance, which
church choirs. In high school, Mrs. gle for Motown and was covered by tells the story of The Marvelettes.
Davis, who played the trombone in the numerous artists, including The Beatles Playwright and founding artistic direc-
school marching band and sang in the and later The Carpenters, who made the tor of the Detroit Mosaic Youth Theater,
school choir, formed a vocal group called song a No.1 hit once again in 1975. Rick Sperling, interviewed Dobbins for
The Marvels, which included her fellow Dobbins was forced to withdraw from the play. Now That I Can Dance proved
glee club members Gladys Horton, The Marvelettes, and the music industry to be a hit show for the theater, with sev-
Georgeanna Tillman, Katherine entirely, before the group even recorded eral revivals over the past 15 years.
Anderson, and Juanita Cowart. “Please Mr. Postman” by her father who Among Mrs. Davis' survivors are her
Following the urging of a teacher, the was concerned about her performing daughter, Kimberly Watts; brothers,
four girls traveled to Detroit to audition while still in her teens. While Dobbins Henry Dobbins of Hawaii, Andrew
for the fledgling Motown Records. Label was able to help finish the track and (Charlotte) Dobbins of Michigan and
founder Berry Gordy Jr. encouraged the even select her replacement, Wanda Arlanders Jr (Geraldine) Dobbins of
girls to come back with an original song. Young, she never returned to her musi- Texas; grandsons, Todd Watts Jr. and
Dobbins' friend, musician William cal roots. Kyle Watts, and a host of nephews,
Garrett, offered her a blues song that he She went on to attend Cleary College nieces, cousins, and friends. She was
had written. The teenager added lyrics in Ypsilanti where she studied business preceded in death by her parents and
to the instrumental track and reworked administration. brothers, Walter, Melvin, and Kelvin
it for The Marvels. When the girls per- She married James Lewis Davis on Dobbins. Georgia Dobbins
Concrete, asphalt recycling permit OK’d by council

Following lengthy questioning and dis- stored on site and that the only equip- trucks in an effort to reduce the amount of intends to buy the site in question which
cussion, members of the Romulus City ment at the site would be the large crush- dust tracked back onto the road from the he is now leasing.
Council unanimously agreed to grant a ing machine, a conveyor belt, a truck scale facility. “There is a high demand for recycling
special land use permit to Mid Michigan and a small mobile office. She said there Smith said that this was a family busi- for use in roads and streets,” he said. “We
Crushing and Recycling LLC at a recent would be no permanent structures on the ness and that he plans to remain in have been in business for 30 years and we
virtual meeting. site and that the company would employ Romulus at this site permanently and have always been a good neighbor.”
The company crushes and recycles about 10 or 12 people. The planning com-
concrete and asphalt which is then mission members had recommended a
reused in the construction of bridges and 12-foot berm including evergreens on NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION
roads and has been in business for about three sides of the operation to mitigate City of Romulus, Michigan
30 years, according to Gayle McGregor, noise and dust and the company agreed to November 3, 2020 - Presidential/General Election
who represented company principal install that feature.
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
Vaughn Smith at the meeting. Approval of Operation would be limited to daylight NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD
the special land use on the property at hours but would usually be 7 a.m. until 8 IN THE CITY OF ROMULUS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020.
28175 Ecorse Road was recommended by p.m. In response to a question from
the members of the city planning commis- Councilwoman Virginia Williams, Smith THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN IN-PERSON WITH THE LOCAL
sion. The site is in a heavy industrial dis- explained that since there would be no CLERK FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL/GENERAL ELECTION IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020.
trict and is an approved use of the land. lights, other than the small light on the Persons residing in the City of Romulus can register in-person with proof of residency with the local
clerk October 19, 2020 through 8:00 p.m. November 3, 2020.
McGregor explained that the concrete mobile office at the site, operations would
and asphalt would be hauled to the site in cease when it was dark. Voters may register by mail using a mail-in voter registration form or in person at a Secretary of State
large trucks, crushed and then removed The facility will also house a water Branch Office, Wayne County Election's Division, or the City of Romulus Clerk's office which is
by truck. She said nothing would be truck used to rinse dust off truck tires and open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday, October 31, 2020
from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The following offices will appear on the ballot:
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION United States President, Vice President, United States Senator, Representative in Congress - 13th
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN District, State Legislature - 12th District, Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the
University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University,
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP: Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer,
Register of Deeds, County Commissioner - 11th District, Justice of Supreme Court, Judge of Court
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Sumpter Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at of Appeals - 1st District - Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd Circuit - Incumbent posi-
the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state
agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered tion, Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd Circuit - Non-Incumbent position, Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd
may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. Circuit - Incumbent position Partial Term Ending 01/01/2023, Judge of Probate Court - Incumbent
Position, Judge of District Court - 34th District - Incumbent position, Board of Trustees Member -
The last day to register in any matter other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 19, 2020 Wayne County Community College - 9th District, Board Member Romulus Community School
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) as the District
Sumpter Township Clerk’s office, located at 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 at the following times:
The following State proposals will appear on the ballot:
• Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PROPOSAL 20-1
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the residents in the Township of Sumpter will be voting on the following as presented and list- A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state-owned
ed below: lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and mainte-
PARTISAN-STRAIGHT PARTY, PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES SENA- nance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in
TOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 12th DISTRICT, REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE 17th DISTRICT, those state funds can be spent
MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGENT OF THE U OF M, TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNI- This proposed constitutional amendment would:
VERSITY, GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, WAYNE COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, WAYNE Allow the State Parks Endowment Fund to continue receiving money from sales of oil and gas from
COUNTY SHERIFF, WAYNE COUNTY CLERK, WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER, WAYNE COUNTY REGISTER OF
DEEDS, WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONER 11th DISTRICT, SUMPTER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR, CLERK, TREA- state-owned lands to improve, maintain and purchase land for State parks, and for Fund administra-
SURER, TRUSTEES tion, until its balance reaches $800,000,000. Require subsequent oil and gas revenue from state-
owned lands to go into the Natural Resources Trust Fund. Require at least 20% of Endowment Fund
NONPARTISAN-JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT, JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS 1ST DISTRICT INCUMBENT POSI- annual spending go toward State park improvement. Require at least 25% of Trust Fund annual
TION, JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 3RD CIRCUIT INCUMBENT POSITION, JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 3rd CIRCUIT
NON-INCUMBENT POSITION, JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 3rd CIRCUIT INCUMBENT POSITION PARTIAL TERM spending go toward parks and public recreation areas and at least 25% toward land conservation.
ENDING 01/01/2023, JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT INCUMBENT POSITION, JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT 34TH DIS- Should this proposal be adopted?
TRICT INCUMBENT POSITION, BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBER WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 9TH YES [ ] NO [ ]
DISTRICT, BOARD MEMBER BELLEVILLE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY, AND BOARD MEMBER BELLEVILLE AREA
DISTRICT LIBRARY PARTIAL TERM ENDING 12/31/2022
PROPOSAL 20-2
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-BOARD MEMBER AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD MEMBER
AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTIAL TERM ENDING 12/31/2022, BOARD MEMBERS LINCOLN A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person's
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD MEMBER VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD MEM- electronic data or electronic communications
BER HURON SCHOOL DISTRICT
This proposed constitutional amendment would:
STATE PROPOSAL-PROPOSAL 20-1 Prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of a person's electronic data and electronic communica-
A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state owned lands to continue to be collected tions. Require a search warrant to access a person's electronic data or electronic communications,
in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to under the same conditions currently required for government to obtain a search warrant to search a
describe how money in those state funds can be spent This proposed constitutional amendment would: • Allow the State Parks
Endowment Fund to continue receiving money from sales of oil and gas from state-owned lands to improve, maintain and pur- person's house or seize a person's things.
chase land for State parks, and for Fund administration, until its balance reaches $800,000,000. • Require subsequent oil and gas Should this proposal be adopted?
revenue from state-owned lands to go into the Natural Resources Trust Fund. • Require at least 20% of Endowment Fund annu- YES [ ] NO [ ]
al spending go toward State park improvement. • Require at least 25% of Trust Fund annual spending go toward parks and pub-
lic recreation areas and at least 25% toward land conservation.
The following Regional proposal will appear on the ballot:
STATE PROPOSAL-PROPOSAL 20-2
A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic com- INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
munications This proposed constitutional amendment would: • Prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of a person’s electronic Regional Enhancement Millage Renewal Proposal
data and electronic communications. • Require a search warrant to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communica-
tions, under the same conditions currently required for the government to obtain a search warrant to search a person’s house or
seize a person’s things. As a renewal of authority which expires with the 2021 levy, shall the limitation on the amount of ad
valorem taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Wayne County Regional
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT-REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL Educational Service Agency, Michigan, be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 per thousand dollars of tax-
WAYNE RESA PROPOSAL- Pursuant to state law, the revenue raised by the proposed enhancement millage will be collected
by the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency and distributed to local constituent public school districts including able value) for a period of six (6) years, 2022 to 2027, inclusive, to provide operating funds to
eligible public school academies within the boundaries of the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency based on enhance other state and local funding for local school district operating purposes? It is estimated that
pupil membership count. As a renewal of authority which expires with the 2021 levy, shall the limitation on the amount of ad 2 mills would raise approximately $90.4 million when first levied in 2022.
valorem taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency, Michigan, YES [ ] NO [ ]
be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 per thousand dollars of taxable value) for a period of six (6) years, 2022 to 2027, inclusive, to pro-
vide operating funds to enhance other state and local funding for local school district operating purposes? It is estimated that 2
mills would raise approximately $90.4 million when first levied in 2022. The revenue from this millage will be disbursed to pub-
lic school academies within the boundaries of the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency which are eligible to Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Romulus City Clerk's Office, 11111
receive enhancement millage under the Revised School Code and the following school districts: Allen Park Public Schools, Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, or by calling (734) 942-7540.
Crestwood School District, Dearborn City School District, Dearborn Heights School District #7, Detroit Public Schools
Community District, Ecorse Public School District, Flat Rock Community Schools, School District of the City of Garden City,
Gibraltar School District ,Grosse Ile Township Schools ,The Grosse Pointe Public School System, Hamtramck Public Schools PERSONS ENTITLED to be registered voters in the City of Romulus must possess the following
City of Harper Woods Schools, School District of the City of Highland Park, Huron School District, School District of the City qualifications on or before the day of the election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) at least 18
of Lincoln Park, Livonia Public Schools, Melvindale – Northern Allen Park Schools, Northville Public Schools, Plymouth- years of age (by election day); (3) a resident of the State of Michigan and the City of Romulus for
Canton Community Schools, Redford Union School District, River Rouge School District, Riverview Community School
District, Romulus Community Schools, Southgate Community School District, South Redford School District, Taylor School not less than 30 days prior to the election (MCL 168.492); (4) not serving a sentence in jail or prison.
District, Trenton Public Schools, Van Buren Public Schools, Wayne-Westland Community School District Westwood Community Registrations will be received at the City of Romulus located at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI
Schools, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, Wyandotte City School District. 48174, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained in the Sumpter Township Clerk’s office, 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI
48111, telephone: (734) 461-6201. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote. Clerk's Office.
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
Esther Hurst Published: The Eagle; October 1st, 2020
Sumpter Township, Clerk Posted: October 5th, 2020 ST0019 - 100120 2.5 x 10.091 Publish: 10-01-2020 RM0528 - 031220 2.5 x 12.758